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Prohibited Weapons Guide APR 2015
Prohibited Weapons Guide APR 2015
INDEX
1.0 PROHIBITED WEAPONS .................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Swords ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Crossbows ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Imitation Firearms ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Imitation Firearm (Laser Tag and Infrared Devices) ................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Daggers ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.6 Martial Arts Weapons ................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.6.1 Baton-Chucks or Bo-Chucks ................................................................................................................................. 5
1.6.2 Butterfly Knives ................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.6.3 Butterfly Swords .................................................................................................................................................. 6
1.6.4 Chinese whip, whip spear, 7 piece iron chain, 9 piece iron chain, Bian Tzu Chiang or Lien Tzu Chiang.............. 6
1.6.5 Kama .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.6.6 Kasari-Fundo or Manrikigusari ............................................................................................................................ 7
1.6.7 Kubotan ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.6.8 Ninja Climbing Claws, Ninja Hand Claws and Ninja Foot Claws ........................................................................... 7
1.6.9 Nunchaku............................................................................................................................................................. 7
1.6.10 Sai or Jitte .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.6.11 Shoge, Ninja Kyokeysu-Shoge or Kyotetsu Shoge ............................................................................................. 8
1.6.12 Suan Ywe Gou .................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.6.13 Sword ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.6.14 Throwing stars Surikan, Surikan or Shaken ....................................................................................................... 9
1.6.15 Tonfa .................................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.7 Prohibited Knives and Blades ..................................................................................................................................... 9
1.7.1 Ballistic Knife........................................................................................................................................................ 9
1.7.2 Double-end Knives ............................................................................................................................................... 9
1.7.3 Flick Knives......................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.7.4 Bowen Knife Belt, Swordstick, Riding Crop or Similar Weapon ......................................................................... 10
1.7.5 Knuckle Knife ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
1.7.6 Non-metal/Ceramic Knife .................................................................................................................................. 11
1.7.7 Push knife or Similar Device .............................................................................................................................. 11
1.7.8 Sheath knife (commonly known as the Black Eagle Knife) ................................................................................ 11
1.7.9 Throwing Blade .................................................................................................................................................. 12
1.7.10 Trench Knife ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
1.8 Body Armour, Extendable Batons and Disabling Devices ......................................................................................... 12
1.8.1 Acoustic Anti-personnel Device ......................................................................................................................... 12
1.8.2 Taser or Stun Gun .............................................................................................................................................. 13
1.8.3 Noxious Discharge Articles, including Capsicum Spray ..................................................................................... 13
1.8.4 Body Armour ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
1.8.5 Extendable Baton .............................................................................................................................................. 14
1.9 All Other Prohibited Weapons.................................................................................................................................. 14
1.9.1 Blow Gun, and Blow Gun Darts ......................................................................................................................... 14
1.9.2 A Cat Onine Tails with Knotted Lashes ............................................................................................................. 14
1.9.3 Hunting Sling, Catapult, Shanghai, or Slingshot................................................................................................. 15
1.9.4 A Dart Projector ................................................................................................................................................. 15
1.9.5 Flail .................................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.9.6 Knuckle-duster ................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.9.7 Laser Pointers .................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.9.8 Mace .................................................................................................................................................................. 17
1.9.9 Shark Dart .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
1.9.10 Studded Glove ................................................................................................................................................. 17
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Click here for a list of clubs, groups, organisations and class of persons which are covered
under a GIC for Imitation Firearms.
1.4 Imitation Firearm (Laser Tag and Infrared Devices)
Laser tag and target shooting devices which have the appearance of a working firearm but
do not function as such.
In order to possess an imitation firearm (laser tag and Infrared devices), a person would
need to obtain either a:
a Chief Commissioners Approval (CCP), or
be covered by a Governor in Council exemption (GIC).
To be eligible for a GIC a person must be able to demonstrate at the time of purchase, that
they are a member of a club, group, organisations, or a class of person which has been
granted a Governor in Council Exemption Order.
Click here for a list of clubs, groups, organisations and class of persons which are covered
under a GIC for Imitation Firearms (Laser Tag and Infrared Devices).
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1.5 Daggers
Dagger, being a sharp pointed stabbing instrument (other than an oyster knife), ordinarily
capable of being concealed on the person and having:
a) a flat blade with cutting edges (whether serrated or not serrated) along the length of
both sides; or
b) a needle-like blade, the cross section of which is elliptical or has 3 or more sides, but
not including instruments such as swords or bayonets.
In order to possess a dagger, a person would need to obtain either a:
a Chief Commissioners Approval (CCP), or
be covered by a Governor in Council exemption (GIC).
To be eligible for a GIC a person must be able to demonstrate at the time of purchase, that
they are a member of a club, group, organisations, or a class of person which has been
granted a Governor in Council Exemption Order.
Click here for a list of clubs, groups, organisations and class of persons which are covered
under a GIC for Daggers.
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1.6.4 Chinese whip, whip spear, 7 piece iron chain, 9 piece iron chain, Bian Tzu Chiang
or Lien Tzu Chiang
An article consisting of a handle and an edged blade, joined by chain or a combination of
chain and metal pieces or steel rods, designed to be used as a whip, including the
martial arts weapon commonly known as "Chinese whip", "whip spear", "7 piece iron
chain", "9 piece iron chain", "Bian Tzu Chiang" or "Lien Tzu Chiang".
1.6.5 Kama
A scythe or sickle-shaped article designed as a weapon that has a fixed or folding blade,
and which may or may not have a chain attached, including the martial arts weapon
known as "Kama".
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1.6.7 Kubotan
A stick or rod of any material designed as a weapon to be applied to the pressure points
of the human body, including the martial arts weapon known as "Kubotan".
1.6.8 Ninja Climbing Claws, Ninja Hand Claws and Ninja Foot Claws
An article designed to be attached to, or worn on, the hands or feet, that has claws
attached, including the martial arts weapons known as "ninja climbing claws", "ninja
hand claws" and "ninja foot claws".
1.6.9 Nunchaku
An article that consists of two sticks, rods or batons joined by a cord, rope or chain
including the martial arts weapon known as "Nunchaku".
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1.6.13 Sword
Sword being a thrusting, striking or cutting weapon with a long blade having 1 or 2
edges and a hilt or handle.
A sword is still classified as a sword even if 1 or both blades are blunt.
Martial arts swords come in a variety of forms and include samurai swords.
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1.6.15 Tonfa
The martial arts weapon known as a "Tonfa".
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Riding Crop
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A catapult, shanghai or hunting sling that is manufactured and intended for commercial
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1.9.5 Flail
A flail or any other similar article that consists of a staff or handle that has fitted to one
end, by any means, a freely swinging striking part that is armed with spikes or studded
with any protruding matter.
1.9.6 Knuckle-duster
Knuckleduster, being a device or instrument designed or adapted to be worn across a
knuckle or knuckles of the hand, finger, fingers or thumb so as to:
a) increase the force or impact of a punch or blow when striking another person
with that hand, finger, fingers or thumb; or
b) protect the knuckle or knuckles from injury when striking another person with
that hand, finger, fingers or thumb.
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1.9.8 Mace
A mace or any other similar article capable of causing injury that consists of a club or
staff fitted with a flanged or spiked head, other than a ceremonial mace made for and
used solely as a symbol of authority on ceremonial occasions.
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